Child Calorie Needs Calculator
Daily energy needs for ages 3–18.
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Uses the Institute of Medicine estimated energy requirement equations, including energy for growth.
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What does the Child Calorie Needs Calculator do?
Daily energy needs for ages 3–18. Enter your values and the result and chart update instantly.
How accurate is it?
It uses published, widely used formulas. Results are estimates for education and planning, not a diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician about decisions affecting your health.
Is my information stored or shared?
No. All calculations run in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
What can I search to find this tool?
People find it by searching for: how many calories does my child need; teenager calorie needs; kids diet plan.